Food And Nutrition

Question 1

The food a nutrient is found in is a

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Source

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Nutrient is

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A substance found in food that has a specific function in the body

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Food is

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Anything we eat or drink

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Getting too much of a nutrient is called

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Excess

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Deficiency is

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Not getting enough of a nutrient

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The food we eat on a day to day basis is

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Our diet

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The job a nutrient has in the body is

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Function

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The five nutrients are

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Protein
Fat
Carbohydrates
Vitamin
Mineral

Question 9

Men should drink … litres of water

Women should drink … litres of water

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2. 0

1. 6

Question 10

Four causes of dehydration

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Sweating during exercise
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Not drinking enough

Question 11

Four symptoms of dehydration

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Feeling thirsty
Dry mouth
Headache
Tiredness

Question 12

Six sources of water (name at least four)

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Cucumber
Pineapple
Soup
Tea
Smoothie
Milk

Question 13

Recall the functions of water

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1. Water transports nutrients around the body
2. It helps us get rid of waste products
3. It helps protect and lubricate joints
4. It evaporates from the skin when we get too hot and therefore helps regulate body temperature

Question 14

Dietary fibre helps prevent

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Constipation

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In the long term deficiency of dietary fibre can result in

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Bowel cancer and diverticular disease

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Dietary fibre is only found in

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Plant foods

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Four good sources of fibre

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Bran flakes
Brown pasta
Baked beans
Fruit and vegetables with skins

Question 18

Recall protein functions

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1. For rapid growth during childhood and adolescence

2. Repair and maintenance of all body cells and tissues at all stages of life

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Recall fat functions

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1. To provide a concentrated source of fat
2. Insulate the body to maintain body temperature at 37 degrees Celsius
3. Protect the vital organs, e.g. kidneys

Question 20

Saturated fat sources

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Butter
Sausages
Cream
Bacon

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Plant sources of protein

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Kidney beans
Bread,rice and pasta
Chick peas
Lentils

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Excess amounts of protein can

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Damage the kidneys

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A diet high in saturated fats may lead to

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Coronary Heart Disease

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Too much fat of any kind will lead to

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Obesity

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Animal sources of protein

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``` Beef Pork Eggs Poultry Milk,Cheese,Yoghurt ```

Question 26

Recall carbohydrates function

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To supply the body with energy

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Excess starch will lead to

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Obesity | This is because excess starch will be stored as fat.

Question 28

Name sugary carbohydrates sources

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``` Sweets Fizzy drinks Cakes Buns Biscuits ```

Question 29

Excess sugary carbohydrates can lead to

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Tooth decay

Question 30

Name starchy carbohydrates sources

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``` Bread Pasta Cous Cous Rice Potatoes ```

Question 31

Recall the functions of iron

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1. Iron is needed to form haemoglobin which gives healthy red blood cells their colour. These cells carry oxygen around the body where it helps release energy. 2. Iron is needed to help prevent anaemia which makes you feel faint and look pale.

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What is Haem iron

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Haem iron is similar to the iron in our blood and so is easy to absorb. It is usually found in animal foods.

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What is non-Haem iron?

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Non Haem- Iron cannot be absorbed by the body unless it is eaten with a food containing vitamin C. Non-Haem Iron is found in some plant foods.

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Examples of non Haem iron

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Pulses Dried fruit Green Leafy Vegetables

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Haem Iron sources

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Red meat Liver Kidney

Question 36

Recall Vitamin C functions

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1. Vitamin C helps absorb non-Haem iron 2. It boosts the immune system and helps us avoid minor infections such as colds and flus 3. It is an anti-oxidant vitamin which help protect the body against the serious diseases such as Cancer and CHD.

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Sources of Vitaimin C

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``` Peppers Berries Kiwi Citrus fruits Broccoli ```

Question 38

Recall the functions of Calcium

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1. To form strong bones and teeth in children and adolescents. Having enough calcium during the teenage years is important. This is the peak time for building strong bones as the bones are growing at their fastest rate. 2. To maintain strong bones and teeth.

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Sources of calcium

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``` Dairy products White bread Pulses Green leafy vegetables Tinned fish with bones ```

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Recall vitamin D functions

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The function of vitamin D in the body is to allow the body to absorb and use calcium.

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Sources of vitamin d

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Sunflower seeds Sunlight Cheese Oily fish

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Bone disease that regularly occurs in elderly women

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Osteoporosis

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Bone disease the occurs in children

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Rickets

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The deficiency of vitamin C

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Scurvy

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Deficiency of protein is

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Kwashiorkor